Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD
Newcastle University
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Newcastle University

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The School of Engineering offers postgraduate research degrees at PhD level in all of our major research areas.OverviewOur PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.Electrification is the backbone of modern society. Transport, energy, and manufacturing are sectors moving towards electrification. Advancement in ...Read more

The School of Engineering offers postgraduate research degrees at PhD level in all of our major research areas.

Overview

Our PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Electrification is the backbone of modern society. Transport, energy, and manufacturing are sectors moving towards electrification. Advancement in bioelectronics, communication and microelectronics is only possible with experts. These experts have in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering. The world needs specialists who take on these challenges. You'll become a specialist and will provide innovative solutions and advancements.

Our research groups cover three areas of expertise:

  • Electrical Power
  • µSystems
  • Intelligent Sensing and Communications

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, you'll build your transferable skills and increase your confidence. You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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02 Dec 24

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Uphaz
11 Jan 24

The campus looks great and the buildings are a mix of old architecture and modern which is great...Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration: undergraduate qualifications, masters qualifications and relevant work experience.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.

£29,800 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£29,800 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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